Children's Museums
Travel Town Railroad
📍 5200 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Friday | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. |
Quick Facts
- Type
- Railroad Museum
- Operator
- City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation & Parks
- Notable Feature
- Historic railroad collection
- Closure Notice
- Closed Mondays
💡 Did You Know?
- Travel Town Railroad offers a mile-long miniature train ride for just $4 per person, lasting approximately 15-20 minutes
- Admission to the outdoor railroad museum is completely free, with only the miniature train ride requiring a paid ticket
- The museum features a historic Dining Car 369 as part of its primary collection of historic railroad equipment
- Travel Town Railroad is located within Griffith Park in Burbank, CA, positioning it near major attractions like Griffith Observatory and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
- The attraction maintains a high visitor satisfaction rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars across 2,553 reviews, with visitors particularly praising it as family-friendly for toddlers and train enthusiasts
💬 What Visitors Say
- Admission is completely free, making it an excellent budget-friendly outing. The optional mini train ride costs only $4 per person and lasts 15-20 minutes, so plan accordingly if interested.
- Bring your own toy trains to the gift shop area rather than purchasing overpriced train toys on-site. The venue is spacious with plenty of shade, making it ideal for picnics and outdoor play.
- Plan to spend 2-3 hours exploring the outdoor museum at your own pace. You can walk right up to historic steam locomotives and railcars to appreciate their size and craftsmanship without guided tours required.
- The venue is dog-friendly and offers ample free parking, plus a covered kids play area and picnic benches. It's particularly great for toddlers who want hands-on exploration of real trains.
- Visit on a weekday rather than Sunday afternoons for a more relaxed experience. Note that the museum is temporarily closed on Mondays, and it closes at 5 PM daily.
About Travel Town Railroad
Miniature train offering mile-long rides. Miniature, mile-long train ride that circles the Travel Town Train Museum in Griffith Park.
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